Without him, she was nothing. With him, she could do anything; all was possible. When he held her in his arms, there was no force on earth that was more powerful. How could he do this to her? Her heart was broken now, that he had left. All was lost; nothing remained. She always asked herself, was there someone else? Maybe someone more beautiful. How could she release him like that?

Viola balled up the scribbled story on a piece of paper and threw it away. She had to write a short love story for her English class, and she had one week to do it. She needed inspiration, something that would make her feel something. She couldn't think. It was late at night, and she was trying to get the story done so she wouldn't have to think about it at all this week. She had a double-header soccer tournament against Cornwall this weekend and on top of that, Sebastian was going to Hollywood under her name. Could she pull it off?

A tap from Kia and Yvonne came from the door. Viola did everything in Duke's dorm, pretty much because it was usually empty.

"Hey girl, I was looking for you earlier," Yvonne laughed. "I saw the strangest thing when I walked in the door too."

"What did you see?" Viola asked, half laughing and half shoving her stuff on the floor.

"Nothing, it was just weird. Anyways, watcha doin'?" Yvonne asked.

Kia butted in, "Yeah, when's the last time you did your homework in your own dorm?"

"I don't know. Guys, it's kinda late, shouldn't we be getting to bed?" Viola responded.

As they walked out the door, Yvonne, once again, ran into Andrew.

"Hey again. You're not going to tell Monique about…?" Andrew asked.

Yvonne stopped him, "No, I won't tell her. I won't tell anyone. Did you dump her yet?"

"I don't have the heart to. I mean, we've been through so much together."

"Well, if you know what's best for you, you might want to dump her."

"Yes ma'am." Andrew laughed.

"Do you mind? I have to go."

Andrew stepped out of her path and the girls kept walking.

Once out of hearing range from Yvonne who was walking very fast, Kia and Viola whispered.

"Oh my gosh. I think Yvonne likes Andrew. They're probably dating or something," Viola whispered.

"How do you know?" Kia asked.

Viola replied, "She wants him to dump Monique. That's a sign that they want to be together."

"Oh, well maybe we should ask Yvonne."

"She'll just deny it! Plus, I don't think they make that good of a couple. Andrew's not good enough for Yvonne."

"You think so? I think he's sort of cute. He's nice and smart, and funny too."

"We can't let them be together. Yvonne deserves so much more."

"So what are we going to do?" Kia asked.

Viola replied with a grin on her face, "I have a plan."

Sebastian, Kevin, Ham and Daniel boarded the plane in North Carolina to land in Hollywood. Sebastian felt really uneasy, especially since Viola told him to act as her on the plane too. He fooled everyone. Not one person on that plane could tell he was a boy. When they landed in Hollywood, a gray-haired man with a black cap on and a black suit was holding a sign that said Viola and the Duds. The band laughed at the mistake on the sign. They walked towards him.

"Viola and the Duds?" the man asked.

"No," Sebastian used his girl voice. "I'm Viola and these are the Dudes."

"Oh, so sorry, my mistake. We have a limousine waiting for you outside. Follow me."

They dragged their luggage to the limo where the man shoved it into the trunk. They climbed in the back and were taken to their all-expenses paid hotel, where they shared two 2-room suites. They were definitely ready for the life of a rock star. That night, they were called to meet in a business room with the rest of the contestants and the producers.

"Lily Pads? Here. Kiss of Life? Here. Pretty Ladies? Here. Viola and the Duds?" One of the producers took roll call.

"Viola and the DUDES!" Kevin called out. Kevin, Ham, and Daniel were the only boys in the room. Sebastian was dressed as Viola again and felt uncomfortable. But, once again, no one ever noticed.

They went through the procedures and difficulties that would be performed in the show. After that, they had a chance to mingle with the other band members.

"Don't get too close," The producer joked, "You'll be battling in a few days."

Sebastian found himself in a strange position. He would have to talk to a girl sooner or later. But what would they talk about? Lingerie? He could hardly say the word. Music? Maybe, but it seemed too easy. Before he knew it, there stood a girl in front of him.

"Hi, my name's Chloe. Yours?" she said.

"I'm Seb---" he stopped in his tracks. He cleared his throat and raised his voice a little, "I'm Viola."

"Nice to meet you. Is this your first time in Battle of the Bands?"

"It's my first time in Battle of the Girl Bands. I competed before though."

"Really? Did you change your band name because I'm pretty sure I haven't heard of Viola and the Dudes before." Her chocolate brown eyes twinkled.

"Um, yes. We used to be Pizza on Monday."

"Pizza on Monday?"

"Don't ask." Sebastian clearly imitated his sister. He had felt very feminine when he said that.

"Then I won't. Listen, I have to go, but you call my suite any time. Ask for Tiffany when you dial this number."

He was about to ask why, but she had already gone.